Comparison: Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 3 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Slovakia (Matador) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Matador is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit summer tyres are slightly better rated (55%) than Matador (22%). In this particular case, the Semperit Speed-Life 3 has a better rating of 55% compared to 22% of the Matador MP47 Hectorra 3. The first tyre test of Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 was done in 2019, compared to 2021 when was the Semperit Speed-Life 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2023 225/45 R18 test, where both the MP47 Hectorra 3 and the Speed-Life 3 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 54% of Matador MP47 Hectorra 3 has C wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Semperit Speed-Life 3 has B rating.